Kaiser Permanente Laser Vein Treatment

Keep in mind that varicose veins may recur after treatment.

Kaiser permanente laser vein treatment.

A laser fiber is passed through a thin tube catheter into the vein. Covers simple and endovenous laser treatment. Discusses why laser treatment is done and what to expect after treatment. To learn more about cosmetic vein treatments or to determine if you re a good candidate request a consultation today.

Laser is less painful than vein ligation and stripping and it has a shorter recovery time. What s my next step. Typically larger varicose veins are treated with ligation and stripping endovenous laser treatment or radiofrequency treatment. Covers how well it works and possible side effects.

For some people a combination of treatments may work best. This type of laser is aimed at the outside of your skin. Discusses treating varicose and spider veins with a laser. While doing this the doctor watches the vein on a duplex ultrasound screen.

Not all treatments or services described are covered benefits for kaiser permanente members or offered as. Simple laser vein treatment is used to treat tiny varicose veins and spider veins that are just under the skin s surface. A laser is a focused beam of light. Endovenous laser treatment can treat larger varicose veins in the legs.

Ask for the rates of varicose vein recurrence with the type of treatment you are considering. Varicose veins look dark. At kaiser permanente we provide only laser trained rns or physicians to deliver high quality care to our patients. This treatment uses the heat of the laser to scar and close varicose veins.